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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1983
Page
6
The GazetteEditorial argues that parts of the downtown Cedar Rapids skyway may violate state accessibility law. Officials differ on whether a privately funded skyway serves as a public accommodation, with repair costs suggested and a call for possible code amendments to balance access and private ownership.
The president challenges news outlets to spotlight positive stories for seven days. Readers see mixed reactions from networks and journalists who regard it as a familiar tactic. Still, the front page highlights include a recovery index, Pope John Paul II in Central America, and favorable rulings on retirement age.
A columnist argues parallels between El Salvador and Vietnam are eerie though not exact. He cites U.S. involvement from advisory roles to calls for decisive action, warns against indecision, and urges clear national commitment to support viable governments in Central America.
A reader lists tricky spellings and exceptions including syzygy an astronomy term with many y letters, emanate misspelled by a Waterloo reporter, seized vs siozed, and the rule l before e exceptions such as either weird heir their leisure seismic feisty height followed by zein the corn extract.
Heritage Acres residents raised over 1000 dollars for the American Diabetes Association Iowa Affiliate with help from local businesses and volunteers. Don Irey and the Pioneer Chapter CCC Alumni urge recognition of the Civilian Conservation Corps 50th anniversary and a possible CCC Month in April. Dollars for Scholars funds 66 100 dollar scholarships across Jefferson Kennedy Washington and Metro High Schools with a Pop Concert fundraiser on April 5 at Paramount Theater.
Residents south of Iowa City along Highway 218 complain that Fire protection depends on traffic through Iowa City and Coralville. They cite delayed response from Coralville and fear slower times threaten lives and homes in a grass fire area near March 1. They ask why Iowa City or Hills cannot provide closer coverage.
A Cedar Rapids audience enjoyed the Paramount March 6 Follies Show featuring talented young performers. Dave Bolt impressed in multiple roles including a World War I uniform, with strong directing and a proud American moment when the flag appeared on stage.
The Gazette welcomes opinions with up to 400 words. Letters may be edited. Include writer name street address and signature. A telephone number not for publication is required to authenticate. No anonymous letters. Focus on issues and events rather than personalities. One letter per writer every 30 days.
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